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James Ross Barr

Birth	:	12 Sep 1899 Darling, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada
Death	:	30 Nov 1950 Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada
Burial	:	Auld Kirk Cemetery, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate	:	45.2120400, -76.2187300
Plot	:	Range E, Plot 161
Description	:	1950, Thursday December 7, The Almonte Gazette front page Good Citizen Lost In Death Of Ross Barr Fitting tribute to the memory of James Ross Barr, one of the town's popular businessmen, was paid on Saturday, Dec 2, when his funeral was held from the Comba Funeral Home to the Almonte Presbyterian Church. Rev T. DeCourcy Rayner officiated at the service in the church and at the Auld Kirk Cemetery where interment was made. Mr Barr had been in poor health for the past two months but his death at this time was unexpected and came as a great shock... Read More	1950, Thursday December 7, The Almonte Gazette front page Good Citizen Lost In Death Of Ross Barr Fitting tribute to the memory of James Ross Barr, one of the town's popular businessmen, was paid on Saturday, Dec 2, when his funeral was held from the Comba Funeral Home to the Almonte Presbyterian Church. Rev T. DeCourcy Rayner officiated at the service in the church and at the Auld Kirk Cemetery where interment was made. Mr Barr had been in poor health for the past two months but his death at this time was unexpected and came as a great shock to his family and friends. A son of the late Mr and Mrs David Barr, Ross Barr was born 51 years ago in Darling Township. As a young man he came to Almonte where he was employed in the Rosamond Woolen Company until two years ago when he purchased a restaurant business here. In 1927, he married Miss Pearl Fulton of Pakenham Township who survives with one daughter, Miss Ruth Barr, Reg N., of Toronto, and one son, Wilbert, at home, four brothers, Alfred and Kenneth of Almonte; John and Lloyd of Ramsay Township; two sisters, Mrs Harry McGee of Tatlock and Mrs Alex M. Reid of Middleville. Mr Barr was a Presbyterian and a member of Almonte Presbyterian Church where he served as an elder and chairman of the managing board. He was a member of the Orange Order and of L.O.L. No 378, Almonte. He was past master, past district master and past deputy county master. On Friday evening, some 40 members of the Orange Order attended a special service at the funeral home. Howard Giles, past county master, presided assisted by Rev H.C. Wolfraim as chaplain and Past District Master W.E. McNeely of Carleton Place as Deputy Master. The honourary pallbearers were members of the Orange Order: Howard Giles, Ernest Bell, Cecil Martin, W.J. Drynan, John Ostler, S.M. Lawford, Howard Barr and Geo Fleming. The senior bearers were Robert Templeman and Lloyd Watson The active bearers were members of the Kirk Session and Board of Managers: Thorpe Bowes, Geo Lowry, Ken Fulton, Jas Brown, Ed Lowry and Wm Blakeley. Among the beautiful floral tributes were wreaths from the following: The Almonte Presbyterian Church; Session of Presbyterian Church; Board of Managers, Presbyterian Church; Presbyterian W.M.S.; Presbyterian Heather Club; Past Noble Grands, Rebekah Society; Atthewell Rebekah Lodge No 29, Almonte L.O.L, No 378, Almonte; Weave Room, Rosamond Woolen Mill; Carleton Wholesale; Staff of Almonte Cold Storage and Donald Fielding and Company

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Where is James Ross Barr's memorial?
James Ross Barr's memorial is located at: Auld Kirk Cemetery, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Canada.
When did James Ross Barr death?
James Ross Barr death on 30 Nov 1950 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada
Where are the coordinates of the James Ross Barr's memorial?
Latitude: 45.2120400
Longitude: -76.2187300

Family Members:

Spouse

Pearl Galetaly Fulton Barr

(1902 - 1982)

Children

Baby Barr

(1928 - 1928)

Georgina Ruth Barr Nichols

(1928 - 2000)

Wilbert Ross “Wib” Barr

(1934 - 1996)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Auld Kirk Cemetery
Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.2120400, -76.2187300

2. Saint Pauls Anglican Church Cemetery
Almonte, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.2173380, -76.2087260

3. Saint Marys Roman Catholic Cemetery
Almonte, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.2119800, -76.1931000

4. Wesleyan Methodist Cemetery
Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.2081040, -76.1889840

5. McDonald Cemetery
Almonte, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.2564500, -76.2247840

6. Saint Mary's Roman Catholic Cemetery Old
Almonte, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.2449920, -76.1645940

7. Fulton Burial Ground
Pakenham, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.2446500, -76.3088060

8. Saint James Cemetery
Carleton Place, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.1571400, -76.1472900

9. Clayton Methodist Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.1845060, -76.3210730

10. Saint George's Anglican Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.1591600, -76.3027210

11. Baird Family Plot
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Coordinate: 45.1659683, -76.1214453

12. Robertson-Kellough Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.1537780, -76.3027740

13. Saint Mary's Roman Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.2012630, -76.3414960

14. Clayton United Church Cemetery
Clayton, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.1868740, -76.3380900

15. Saint Mary's Roman Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.1288890, -76.1716670

16. Morphy Family Burying Ground
Carleton Place, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.1383090, -76.1465250

17. Cedar Hill Cemetery
Cedar Hill, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.2797260, -76.3021820

18. Willis Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.1317640, -76.1508170

19. Saint Peter Celestine Roman Catholic Cemetery
Pakenham, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.3010030, -76.2835560

20. St. Michael's Roman Catholic Cemetery
Corkery, Ottawa Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 45.2828000, -76.1009100

21. United Cemeteries
Beckwith, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.1410550, -76.0799730

22. Rosetta Cemetery
Rosetta, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.1194900, -76.3333300

23. Boyd's Methodist Cemetery
Boyds, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.0912450, -76.2522420

24. Saint John's Anglican Cemetery
Innisville, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.0860977, -76.2448807